During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball ...

Channing Frye, a seven-footer who played both power forward and center, had a long and productive 13-season career in the NBA ...

Through the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a total of 506 players suit up for them, going back to their days ...

The Los Angeles Lakers will retire both ofKobe Bryant's jerseys -- No. 8 and No. 24 -- at halftime of their game against the Golden State Warriors on Dec. 18, the team announced Tuesday. Bryant, who ...

Shannon Brown, a late first-round draft pick in 2006, was a small-time NBA guard during his first two seasons and change. But ...

During the 1948-49 season, Don Smith, a 6-foot-2 wing, played for the Lakers after a stint at the University of Minnesota. He ...

Don't miss your chance to score an autographed Kobe Bryant jersey. Sotheby's is bringing Bryant's MVP-season Los Angeles Lakers jersey to auction, where it is expected to bring up to $7 million. The ...

Oct 8 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers will switch to their "Black Mamba" jerseys in honor of the late Kobe Bryant when they seek a record-tying 17th NBA championship on Friday. The Lakers, who lead ...